
Overview
Background
I completed my undergraduate studies in Chemistry, History and German at the University of Sydney graduating with a University Medal, before completing a Bachelor of Laws and PhD in Chemistry at the same institution. I made extensive contributions towards university life during that time which was recognised by the award of the Convocation Medal. During the same period, I spent time on the board of the Australian Youth Orchestra and a regional Credit Union in NSW. I then spent two years on a prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Cambridge where I was also a Director of Studies at Emmanuel College. I returned to Australia to join The University of Queensland in 2012. I became an ARC Future Fellow in 2014. I was awarded a 2015 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award and the 2018 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year. I have authored more than 200 publications including 4 book chapters, which have received over 7000 citations. I have an h-index of >42.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Law, University of Sydney
Research impacts
My research is in the field of metallo-supramolecular chemistry and bridges the traditional fields of organic and inorganic chemistry. I use a self-assembly approach and by combing the inherent physical and chemical properties of metals with organic (ligand) components I can design and synthesis new materials with central cavities that are capable of selectively binding smaller molecules. The resulting nanoscale structures can be either discrete or polymeric (framework) in nature. The potential applications for these compounds are diverse including drug delivery, catalysis, sequestration, separation and gas storage. Many of my compounds are characterised by X-ray diffraction methods.
Works
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2019
Journal Article
1,4-Diazacubane crystal structure rectified as piperazinium
Arachchige, Kasun S. Athukorala, Fahrenhorst-Jones, Tyler, Burns, Jed M., AL-Fayaad, Hydar A., Behera, Jogendra N., Rao, C. N. R., Clegg, Jack K. and Williams, Craig M. (2019). 1,4-Diazacubane crystal structure rectified as piperazinium. Chemical Communications, 55 (78), 11751-11753. doi: 10.1039/c9cc06272f
2019
Journal Article
Halogen-bond-modulated organization of [Ni(terpy-ph)2]I2 complexes in heteromeric three-component systems
Pfrunder, Michael C., Brock, Aidan J., Micallef, Aaron S., Clegg, Jack K. and McMurtrie, John (2019). Halogen-bond-modulated organization of [Ni(terpy-ph)2]I2 complexes in heteromeric three-component systems. Crystal Growth & Design, 19 (9) acs.cgd.9b00802, 5334-5342. doi: 10.1021/acs.cgd.9b00802
2019
Journal Article
Self-assembly of bis-β-diketone-based [M2L2] dinuclear platforms into 2-dimensional coordination polymers
Brock, A. J., McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, J. K. (2019). Self-assembly of bis-β-diketone-based [M2L2] dinuclear platforms into 2-dimensional coordination polymers. CrystEngComm, 21 (32), 4786-4791. doi: 10.1039/c9ce00896a
2019
Journal Article
Anion tuning of Zn2+ architectures using a Tris-base salicylic ligand
Fanna, Daniel J., Craze, Alexander R., Etchells, Isaac, Bhattacharyya, Saroj, Clegg, Jack K., Moore, Evan G., Marjo, Christopher E., Trinchi, Adrian, Wei, Gang, Reynolds, Jason K. and Li, Feng (2019). Anion tuning of Zn2+ architectures using a Tris-base salicylic ligand. CrystEngComm, 21 (29), 4267-4274. doi: 10.1039/c9ce00749k
2019
Conference Publication
Insights from high-pressure crystallography and X-ray charge-density analysis into mechanical flexibility of metal–organic complex crystals
Thomas, Sajesh, Worthy, Anna, Eikeland, Espen Zink, Grosjean, Arnaud, Spackman, Mark A., McMurtrie, John C., Clegg, Jack K. and Iversen, Brummerstedt Bo (2019). Insights from high-pressure crystallography and X-ray charge-density analysis into mechanical flexibility of metal–organic complex crystals. 32nd European Crystallographic Meeting, Vienna, Austria, August 2019. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1107/S2053273319090867
2019
Journal Article
Solution processable deep-red phosphorescent Pt(II) complex: direct conversion from its Pt(IV) species via a base promoted reduction
Allison, Ilene, Lim, Hyunsoo, Shukla, Atul, Ahmad, Viqar, Hasan, Monirul, Deshmukh, Kedar D., Wawrzinek, Robert, McGregor, Sarah Katariina Martikainen, Clegg, Jack K., Divya, Velayudhan V., Govind, Chinju, Suresh, Cherumuttathu H., Karunakaran, Venugopal, K. N., Narayanan Unni, Ajayaghosh, Ayyappanpillai, Namdas, Ebinazar B. and Lo, Shih-Chun (2019). Solution processable deep-red phosphorescent Pt(II) complex: direct conversion from its Pt(IV) species via a base promoted reduction. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 1 (7) acsaelm.9b00246, 1304-1313. doi: 10.1021/acsaelm.9b00246
2019
Journal Article
Selective hydroxylation of 1,8- and 1,4-cineole using bacterial P450 variants
Lee, Joel H.Z., Wong, Siew Hoon, Stok, Jeanette E., Bagster, Sarah A., Beckett, James, Clegg, Jack K., Brock, Aidan, De Voss, James J. and Bell, Stephen G. (2019). Selective hydroxylation of 1,8- and 1,4-cineole using bacterial P450 variants. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 663, 54-63. doi: 10.1016/j.abb.2018.12.025
2019
Journal Article
Mobility evaluation of [1]Benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophene derivatives: limitation and impact on charge transport
Wawrzinek, Robert, Sobus, Jan, Chaudhry, Mujeeb Ullah, Ahmad, Viqar, Grosjean, Arnaud, Clegg, Jack K., Namdas, Ebinazar B. and Lo, Shih-Chun (2019). Mobility evaluation of [1]Benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophene derivatives: limitation and impact on charge transport. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (3) acsami.8b16158, 3271-3279. doi: 10.1021/acsami.8b16158
2019
Journal Article
A mixed-spin spin-crossover thiozolylimine [Fe4L6]8+ cage
Li, Li, Craze, Alexander R., Mustonen, Outi, Zenno, Hikaru, Whittaker, Jacob J., Hayami, Shinya, Lindoy, Leonard F., Marjo, Christopher E., Clegg, Jack K., Aldrich-Wright, Janice R. and Li, Feng (2019). A mixed-spin spin-crossover thiozolylimine [Fe4L6]8+ cage. Dalton Transactions, 48 (27), 9935-9938. doi: 10.1039/c9dt01947b
2018
Journal Article
Positive and negative two-dimensional thermal expansion via relaxation of node distortions
Ohtani, Ryo, Yamamoto, Riho, Aoyama, Takuya, Grosjean, Arnaud, Nakamura, Masaaki, Clegg, Jack K. and Hayami, Shinya (2018). Positive and negative two-dimensional thermal expansion via relaxation of node distortions. Inorganic Chemistry, 57 (18) acs.inorgchem.8b01617, 11588-11596. doi: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b01617
2018
Journal Article
Elastically flexible crystals have disparate mechanisms of molecular movement induced by strain and heat
Brock, Aidan J., Whittaker, Jacob J., Powell, Joshua A., Pfrunder, Michael C., Grosjean, Arnaud, Parsons, Simon, McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, Jack Kay (2018). Elastically flexible crystals have disparate mechanisms of molecular movement induced by strain and heat. Angewandte Chemie (International Edition), 57 (35), 11325-11328. doi: 10.1002/anie.201806431
2018
Journal Article
Elastically flexible crystals have disparate mechanisms of molecular movement induced by strain and heat
Brock, Aidan J., Whittaker, Jacob J., Powell, Joshua A., Pfrunder, Michael C., Grosjean, Arnaud, Parsons, Simon, McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2018). Elastically flexible crystals have disparate mechanisms of molecular movement induced by strain and heat. Angewandte Chemie, 130 (35), 11495-11498. doi: 10.1002/ange.201806431
2018
Journal Article
The crystal structures of 3-O-benzyl-1,2-O-isopropylidene-5-O-methanesulfonyl-6-O-triphenylmethyl-α-D-glucofuranose and its azide displacement product
Clarke, Zane, Barnes, Evan, Prichard, Kate L., Mares, Laura J., Clegg, Jack K., McCluskey, Adam, Houston, Todd A. and Simone, Michela I. (2018). The crystal structures of 3-O-benzyl-1,2-O-isopropylidene-5-O-methanesulfonyl-6-O-triphenylmethyl-α-D-glucofuranose and its azide displacement product. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 74 (6), 862-867. doi: 10.1107/s205698901800765x
2018
Journal Article
The beer and biofuels laboratory: a report on implementing and supporting a large, interdisciplinary, yeast-focused course-based undergraduate research experience
Pedwell, Rhianna K., Fraser, James A., Wang, Jack T. H., Clegg, Jack K., Chartres, Jy D. and Rowland, Susan L. (2018). The beer and biofuels laboratory: a report on implementing and supporting a large, interdisciplinary, yeast-focused course-based undergraduate research experience. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education , 46 (3), 213-222. doi: 10.1002/bmb.21111
2018
Journal Article
A three-dimensional cubic halogen-bonded network
Pfrunder, Michael C., Brock, Aidan J., Brown, Joshua J., Grosjean, Arnaud, Ward, John, McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2018). A three-dimensional cubic halogen-bonded network. Chemical Communications, 54 (32), 3974-3976. doi: 10.1039/c8cc02178c
2018
Journal Article
Molecular switches for any pH: a systematic study of the versatile coordination behaviour of cyclam scorpionands
Lau, Yu Heng, Clegg, Jack K., Price, Jason R., Macquart, Rene B., Todd, Matthew H. and Rutledge, Peter J. (2018). Molecular switches for any pH: a systematic study of the versatile coordination behaviour of cyclam scorpionands. Chemistry, 24 (7), 1573-1585. doi: 10.1002/chem.201703488
2018
Journal Article
Atomic resolution of structural changes in elastic crystals of copper(II) acetylacetonate
Worthy, Anna, Grosjean, Arnaud, Pfrunder, Michael C., Xu, Yanan, Yan, Cheng, Edwards, Grant, Clegg, Jack K. and McMurtrie, John C. (2018). Atomic resolution of structural changes in elastic crystals of copper(II) acetylacetonate. Nature Chemisty, 10 (1), 65-69. doi: 10.1038/nchem.2848
2018
Journal Article
Erratum to: Elastically Flexible Crystals have Disparate Mechanisms of Molecular Movement Induced by Strain and Heat (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, (2018), 57, 35, (11325-11328), 10.1002/anie.201806431)
Brock, Aidan J., Whittaker, Jacob J., Powell, Joshua A., Pfrunder, Michael C., Grosjean, Arnaud, Parsons, Simon, McMurtrie, John C. and Clegg, Jack K. (2018). Erratum to: Elastically Flexible Crystals have Disparate Mechanisms of Molecular Movement Induced by Strain and Heat (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, (2018), 57, 35, (11325-11328), 10.1002/anie.201806431). Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 58 (12), 3678-3678. doi: 10.1002/anie.201901968
2017
Journal Article
Recent developments in the metallo-supramolecular chemistry of oligo-β-diketonato ligands
Block, Aidan J., Clegg, Jack K., Li, Feng and Lindoy, Leonard F. (2017). Recent developments in the metallo-supramolecular chemistry of oligo-β-diketonato ligands. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 375, 106-133. doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2017.11.007
2017
Journal Article
Efficient ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of epsilon-caprolactone catalysed by isomeric pyridyl beta-diketonate iron(III) complexes
Lee, Sze-Ling, Hu, Fei-Long, Shang, Xiu-Juan, Shi, Yi-Xiang, Tan, Ai Ling, Mizera, Jens, Clegg, Jack K., Zhang, Wen-Hua, Young, David J. and Lang, Jian-Ping (2017). Efficient ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of epsilon-caprolactone catalysed by isomeric pyridyl beta-diketonate iron(III) complexes. New Journal of Chemistry, 41 (23), 14457-14465. doi: 10.1039/c7nj03571c
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Rational Design of Carboxylate Supramolecular Complexes for Pyrolysis Bio-oil Valorization
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Anion-induced transformations in metallosupramolecular cages incorporating 3,3 ' -bipyridine-cored ligands
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
New flexible piezoelectric crystals
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the photoexcited states within molecular crystals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
Rational Design of Carboxylate Supramolecular Complexes for Pyrolysis Bio-oil Valorization
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Tuning the flexibility of crystals through intermolecular interactions
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation into pore functionalisation of metal organic frameworks
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
New switchable metallo-supramolecular materials for separation and storage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
New Metallo-supramolecular Architectures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
Flexible Molecular Crystals: Single Crystals that Bend, Stretch and Twist
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Flexible Molecular Crystals: Single Crystals that Bend, Stretch and Twist
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Tuning the flexibility of crystals through intermolecular interactions
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
New Metallo-supramolecular Architectures
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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Doctor Philosophy
Tuning the flexibility of crystals through intermolecular interactions
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of spin-orbit coupling in spin crossover materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ben Powell
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
1,001 Crystal Structures: Understanding the Mechanisms of Deformation in Elastically Flexible Crystals Using Automated Analysis
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Stimuli-responsive behaviour in metallo-supramolecular materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The Design and Self-assembly of Allosterically Regulated Metal-organic Cages
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Design and Synthesis of acetylene-tagged and "clicked" chiral discrete and polymeric metallosupramolecular architectures
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Metallo-Supramolecular Materials for Chiral Discrimination and Enantiomeric Separation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of new metal-organic frameworks via a hierarchical self-assembly approach
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Earth Abundant Photocatalysis and Supramolecular Assemblies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating Energy Transfer in Homo- and Heterometallic Lanthanide Helicates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Incorporation of Ir(III) cyclometalated motifs into heterometallic supramolecular assemblies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Re-examining catalytic chain transfer for the synthesis of specialty polymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht, Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Sensitised Luminescence of Heterometallic d-f Lanthanide Complexes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the LnIII-to-LnIII Energy Transfer Properties of Lanthanoid Dimer Complexes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Evan Moore
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